The furnished rental buildings Edmonton newcomers can book for a first month are mostly downtown and LRT-linked: Ultima Tower, Quest, Fox Two, Scona Gardens, Century Park One, Encore Tower, and The View. Furnished does not always cost far more, because in September 2026 the average furnished one-bedroom asked $1,398 a month, only $144 above the $1,254 unfurnished average. That gap describes market-wide asking rents rather than the all-inclusive rates serviced suites quote, so this guide ranks seven buildings on published price, stay length, inclusions, and transit.
Does a furnished apartment in Edmonton always cost far more?
No. According to the September 2026 Calgary and Edmonton rent report from liv.rent, the average furnished one-bedroom in Edmonton asked $1,398 a month in September 2026, down 3.9% year over year, against $1,254 for an unfurnished one-bedroom, down 3.0%. That is a $144 premium. The August 2026 averages were $1,413 furnished and $1,264 unfurnished.
Those are averages of current asking rents. The September 2026 report excludes listings above $5,000 and rooms or shared accommodation, and it describes the market rather than any one building. Statistics Canada adds a useful caution in its quarterly rent statistics for the second quarter of 2026, released September 9, 2026: average asking rents can reflect what a unit includes, such as utilities, upgraded finishes, or parking.
Serviced suites are a different product. On September 28, 2026, Princeton Suites listed a one-bedroom at Ultima Tower for $2,690 per 30 days, all inclusive, and one-bedrooms at Quest and Fox Two for $2,910. Against the $1,398 furnished average in the September 2026 report, that is roughly $1,290 to $1,510 more a month. The operator pages put heat, water, electricity, internet, cable, and phone in the rate, plus housekeeping and a parking stall, so the two prices are not like for like.
The budget answer therefore has two parts: ordinary furnished units sit close to unfurnished prices, and serviced suites cost roughly double for the convenience.
How were these seven buildings ranked?
The order rests on four things an operator publishes: a rent, a stated minimum stay, what the rate includes, and a walk to the LRT. It is an editorial judgment from pages read on September 28, 2026, not a score. Buildings that publish a rent rank ahead of those that publish only terms, because a newcomer cannot budget for a price nobody states.
Two operators carry most of the list: Princeton Suites (Ultima Tower, Quest, Fox Two, and Scona Gardens) and Premiere Suites (Century Park One, Encore Tower, and The View). Five of the seven have a liv.rent building page, per the liv.rent buildings list pulled in September 2026: Encore Tower, Fox Two, Ultima Tower, Quest, and Scona Gardens, which liv.rent lists as 80 Ave Nw.
A liv.rent building page does not by itself mean a unit is furnished. The Westrich Pacific listing for Encore Tower, for instance, marks its suites “Furnishings NOT Included”. Filter for furnished units and confirm each one before you pay.
Which furnished buildings publish a price for a first month?
Four buildings on this list publish a rent: Ultima Tower, Quest, Fox Two, and Scona Gardens, all through Princeton Suites. On September 28, 2026, one-bedroom rates ran from $2,690 to $2,910 per 30 days, all inclusive, with a stated minimum of seven nights. The pages we read do not say what happens after 30 days, so ask before you book.
Ultima Tower, 10238 103 St (ranked first)
Furnished suites at Ultima Tower are offered by Princeton Suites, whose Ultima page listed a one-bedroom at $2,690 per 30 days and a two-bedroom at $3,390, both all inclusive. The page also shows the monthly pricing as $89 and $113 per night. The rate covers heat, water, electricity, internet, cable, and phone, with bi-weekly housekeeping and a heated parking stall. The operator lists a rooftop patio with a hot tub and a fitness centre, and says the Bay/Enterprise Square LRT station is only a block away. It ranks first because one page gives the lowest one-bedroom rent, a nightly equivalent, a seven-night minimum, and a transit link.
Quest, 10388 105 St (ranked second)
Furnished suites at Quest Condominium are offered by Princeton Suites, whose Quest page listed a one-bedroom at $2,910, a two-bedroom at $3,390, and a penthouse two-bedroom at $4,495 per 30 days, all inclusive. The page says the MacEwan LRT station is a five-minute walk away. Imperial Suites also lists a two-bedroom at the same address with utilities and Wi-Fi included, an inquiry form instead of a published rate, and no stated minimum stay, so confirm which operator you are booking. Quest ranks second because it pairs a published rate with an LRT walk stated in minutes.
Fox Two, 10410 102 Ave (ranked third)
Furnished suites at Fox Two are offered through Princeton Suites, whose page for the Fox Towers listed a one-bedroom at $2,910 and a two-bedroom at $3,450 per 30 days, all inclusive. That page covers both Fox Tower One and Fox Two, so confirm the rate for Fox Two itself. It says the Bay/Enterprise Square LRT station is less than a block away. Ayre & Oxford, the property manager, says fully furnished options are available and lists in-suite laundry and underground parking, without a minimum stay or a rent. Fox Two ranks third because its price is shared across two towers.
Scona Gardens, 10121 80 Ave (ranked fourth)
Furnished suites at Scona Gardens are offered by two operators. Nest Suite Living states a 30-night minimum for one- and two-bedroom suites, lists a fitness centre, in-suite laundry, and internet, and puts the building three blocks from Whyte Avenue in Old Strathcona, but publishes no rent. Princeton Suites lists the same address at $2,700 for a one-bedroom and $3,390 for a two-bedroom per 30 days, all inclusive, with bus stops nearby and a 10-minute drive to downtown. Scona Gardens ranks fourth because neither operator states an LRT walk, and the two operators state different minimum stays.
Which furnished suites state a 30-night minimum but no rent?
Century Park One, Encore Tower, and The View are furnished suites offered by Premiere Suites, and each page states a 30-night minimum stay. Each rate includes utilities, Wi-Fi, cable, in-suite laundry, and bi-weekly housekeeping. The Premiere Suites pages we read publish no rent for any of them, so a newcomer has to ask for a written quote before booking.
Century Park One, 2510 109 St (ranked fifth)
The Premiere Suites page for Century Park One lists a one-bedroom, one-bathroom suite that sleeps up to three, with a queen bed, a gym, and direct access to the Century Park LRT station. The City of Edmonton station list places Century Park on the Capital Line, which runs from Century Park to Clareview. It ranks fifth as the only one-bedroom with a 30-night term and direct LRT access, held back by the missing rent.
Encore Tower, 10180 103 St (ranked sixth)
Furnished suites at Encore Tower are offered by Premiere Suites, whose Encore Tower page lists an 830-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom suite that sleeps up to four, welcomes pets, and sits steps from the LRT, the ICE District, and Rogers Place. The building has a fitness centre, hot tub, and concierge. The Westrich Pacific listing showed unfurnished two-bedrooms from $2,350 with heat, water, and one parking stall included and power extra. That is about $1,000 below the $3,390 Princeton Suites lists for a furnished two-bedroom at Ultima Tower or Quest, though buildings, floor areas, and inclusions differ. Encore Tower ranks sixth because its furnished rent is unpublished and it offers only two-bedrooms.
The View, 9922 111 St (ranked seventh)
The Premiere Suites page for The View lists a two-bedroom, two-bathroom suite that sleeps up to four, allows pets, and sits just steps from the Government Centre LRT station, which the City of Edmonton lists on both the Capital and Metro lines. Amenities include a fitness centre, a 24th-floor rooftop terrace, EV charging, and heated underground parking. The View ranks seventh because it publishes no rent and offers only two-bedrooms, which suit a couple or a family more than one person arriving alone.
How do the seven furnished buildings compare?
The table shows what each operator published on September 28, 2026. “Not published” means the page states no rent, and rents are per 30 days, all inclusive, as the operator lists them.
| Rank | Building | Operator | Stated minimum stay | One-bedroom rent, September 28, 2026 | Two-bedroom rent, September 28, 2026 | Stated LRT link |
| 1 | Ultima Tower | Princeton Suites | Seven nights | $2,690 | $3,390 | Bay/Enterprise Square, one block |
| 2 | Quest | Princeton Suites (also Imperial Suites) | Seven nights (Princeton) | $2,910 | $3,390 | MacEwan, five-minute walk |
| 3 | Fox Two | Princeton Suites | Seven nights | $2,910 | $3,450 | Bay/Enterprise Square, less than a block (Fox Towers page) |
| 4 | Scona Gardens | Nest Suite Living; Princeton Suites | 30 nights (Nest); seven nights (Princeton) | $2,700 (Princeton) | $3,390 (Princeton) | None stated; bus stops nearby |
| 5 | Century Park One | Premiere Suites | 30 nights | Not published | Not listed | Century Park, direct access |
| 6 | Encore Tower | Premiere Suites | 30 nights | Not listed | Not published | LRT, steps away |
| 7 | The View | Premiere Suites | 30 nights | Not listed | Not published | Government Centre, steps away |
What should a newcomer check before paying for a furnished suite in Alberta?
Get the total monthly price, the minimum stay, and the agreement in writing before you send money. Alberta.ca says a security deposit cannot be more than one month’s rent at the time the tenancy starts, on its Starting a tenancy page, checked October 1, 2026. This is general information, not legal advice.
None of the operator pages we read says whether a furnished-suite stay is covered by a residential tenancy agreement, so ask and keep the answer in writing. Alberta.ca describes a fixed-term tenancy as one that ends on a set date with no notice needed, and a periodic tenancy as one with a start date and no end date. Our guide to rent deposits in Alberta covers the deposit rules in more detail.
If a furnished stay turns into a longer lease, the Government of Alberta’s During a tenancy page, checked October 1, 2026, says a landlord cannot raise the rent during a fixed term or until at least one year (365 days) has passed since the last increase or the start of the tenancy, whichever is later, and that Alberta sets no limit on the size of an increase. For a month-to-month periodic tenancy, the landlord must give written notice of three full tenancy months.
The September 2026 liv.rent report also shows both Edmonton one-bedroom averages below a year earlier. CMHC’s 2026 Mid-Year Rental Market Update, published June 9, 2026, says landlords in several major markets rely on incentives such as free or discounted parking, gift cards, and move-in credits, and that Edmonton asking rents showed little change. It is worth asking about incentives when you move from a furnished suite to a longer lease.
For settlement help, the Edmonton Region Immigrant Employment Council directory of immigrant service providers lists the Edmonton Immigrant Services Association, the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers, and Catholic Social Services, among others. The directory lists organization names and website links but no street addresses, so we could not measure any building against an agency. Ask the agency whether it offers housing help for a first month.
When you are ready to look beyond suites, browse Edmonton rental listings on liv.rent and read our renters’ guide.
How much is a furnished apartment in Edmonton per month?
In September 2026, liv.rent‘s rent report put the average furnished one-bedroom in Edmonton at $1,398 a month in asking rent. Serviced suites cost more: on September 28, 2026, Princeton Suites listed one-bedrooms from $2,690 to $2,910 per 30 days, all inclusive, with utilities, internet, and housekeeping in the rate.
Where do I find a place for rent for a month in Edmonton?
Furnished suite operators are the most direct route. Premiere Suites states a 30-night minimum at Century Park One, Encore Tower, and The View, and Princeton Suites states seven nights at Ultima Tower, Quest, and Fox Two. Ask for a written quote, because Premiere Suites publishes no rent on the pages we read.
Are furnished apartments in Edmonton much more expensive than unfurnished ones?
Not on average. The September 2026 liv.rent report shows a $144 premium, $1,398 furnished against $1,254 unfurnished for a one-bedroom. Serviced suites are a different product and cost roughly double the report’s furnished average, because the rate includes utilities, internet, cable, housekeeping, and parking, so compare what each price covers before deciding.
Is there a furnished apartment near the LRT in Edmonton?
Yes. Princeton Suites says Ultima Tower and Fox Two are within a block of Bay/Enterprise Square station and Quest is a five-minute walk from MacEwan station. Premiere Suites says Century Park One has direct access to Century Park station and The View is steps from Government Centre station. Confirm walk times on a map.
How much security deposit can a landlord ask for in Alberta?
Alberta.ca says a security deposit cannot be more than one month’s rent at the time the tenancy starts, on its Starting a tenancy page, checked October 1, 2026. Furnished suite operators may run stays differently, and no operator page we read says whether a stay is covered by a residential tenancy agreement, so ask in writing. This is general information, not legal advice.
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